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Podcast: The Thorne Podcast
Episode: The Gamer’s Diet, with Dietitian Casey Thomas
Description: Esports athletes have unique needs to support cognitive performance. 1HP dietitian Casey Thomas joins the Perform Edition host Joel Totoro to discuss the video gamer’s diet, from caffeine and hydration to nutrients that support eye strain. Â
During this episode you’ll learn about:Â
1. Casey Thomas, esports dietitian with 1HP [0:34]Â
2. The cognitive performance of esports athletes [6:04]Â
3. What is the gamer’s diet? [10:57]Â
4. Misconceptions about caffeine [16:47]Â
How caffeine works [17:45]Â
How to properly dose caffeine for cognitive performance [19:48]Â
The inverted U: Why caffeine doesn’t work for everyone [23:29]Â
5. Questions from the community...